Now Hiring: FT IOP Therapist

Piggott Health System; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piggott Health System seeks a compassionate Therapist to deliver high-quality mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. The role involves assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions across age groups, with opportunities for telehealth and collaboration with other professionals.

The ideal candidate will employ modalities like CBT and psychodynamic therapy, participate in crisis intervention, and maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation in a hospital/clinic

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensure as a LPC or LCSW is preferred.
• Experience with crisis management techniques and direct support for individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Hospital or clinic experience is beneficial for understanding inpatient and outpatient care dynamics.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient assessment procedures, and behavioral health documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnostic evaluations to determine clients’ needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client goals and evidence-based practices.
• Provide psychotherapy using various modalities including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and motivational interviewing.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, focusing on grief, addiction, PTSD, and behavioral management.
• Offer crisis intervention services as needed to support clients in acute distress.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and ICD coding standards.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and case management.
• Engage in telehealth sessions when appropriate to ensure accessibility for clients.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives to contribute to the advancement of therapeutic practices.
• Stay informed about developments in the field of mental health counseling through ongoing education and training.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Licensure (LPC/LCSW) preferred

Telehealth

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. This role requires a deep understanding of various therapeutic modalities and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults facing a range of mental health challenges. The Therapist will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions in both individual and group settings.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnostic evaluations to determine clients’ needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client goals and evidence-based practices.
• Provide psychotherapy using various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and motivational interviewing.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, focusing on issues such as grief, addiction, PTSD, and behavioral management.
• Offer crisis intervention services as needed to support clients in acute distress.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and ICD coding standards.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and case management.
• Engage in telehealth sessions when appropriate to ensure accessibility for clients.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives to contribute to the advancement of therapeutic practices.
• Stay informed about developments in the field of mental health counseling through ongoing education and training.

Experience

Proficiency in managing cases involving special education needs or geriatrics will be considered an asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in our workforce.

A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field is required.

Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent is preferred.

Familiarity with crisis management techniques and direct support for individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus.

Previous hospital or clinic experience is beneficial for understanding inpatient and outpatient care dynamics.

Knowledge of medical terminology, patient assessment procedures, and behavioral health documentation standards is essential.

Experience with specific therapeutic approaches such as art therapy, dance therapy, or applied behavior analysis may be advantageous.

Experience with specific therapeutic approaches such as art therapy, dance therapy, or applied behavior analysis may be advantageous.

Please contact Melody McCaig, LCSW, at 870-598-3358 for additional information.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.